Moon Audio Signature Titan Speaker from UltimateAVmag

[klipschfan]

Moon Audio Signature Titan Speaker
Posted Mon Mar 22, 2010, 2:08 PM ET

In my never-ending quest for the best performing, most beautiful, and/or most expensive A/V gear, I recently happened upon the Signature Titan speaker from Moon Audio. Said to be the first in a series of "ultra-limited-edition functional-acoustic artworks," only three pairs will ever be made.
Standing six feet tall and weighing almost 1.5 tons, the Signature Titan is said to employ technology derived from advanced fighter-plane design, nuclear reactor-containment construction, and atomic-submarine radar jamming to eliminate vibration and interference. The 4-way design includes a 1-inch ring-radiator tweeter, a 6.5-inch midrange driver, a 10-inch upper-bass driver, and a 15-inch woofer, resulting in a specified frequency response from 15Hz to 90kHz (±2dB) and a sensitivity of 96dB/w/m. Each speaker even includes an automatic-calibration system so it can tune itself to the room. You might think that each pair would cost the same amount, but you'd be wrong. The first pair to be made, oddly carrying a serial number of 003, sports a price tag of $500,000, while the second pair, numbered 002, is a cool $1,000,000, and the last pair to be made—you guessed it, serial number 001—is an even-more-astounding $2 million. Why the increasing cost and decreasing serial numbers? According to Moon, as with art, the lower the serial number in a limited edition, the higher the value. And lest you think this is silly, number 001 has already been sold.

[-E-]

It's like a retro, art deco, novo Chrysler building. I like the building - I don't care for the looks of that speaker too much.

That weight makes a JL Gotham seem like a tonka toy.

[Still-One]

I kind of like the looks. I sure would like to hear what they sound like. Whatever they do sound like will won't be a million bucks. Money does buy exclusivity in audio, automobiles, watches and art.

[Poobah]

For the money, I'd perfer something sexier.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by Poobah

For the money, I'd perfer something sexier.

If you want sexy speakers. These fit the bill for me. Not sure about the sound though.

[PHC1]

Collecting art or buying a vintage exotic car that will appreciate over the years is one thing. Paying 2 Million for a pair of speakers and actually overpaying 1.5. Mill for the serial number is just rediculous. Who ever bought them will be lucky to get 200k back if he ever had to sell down the road... Chances are whoever bought them won't lose any sleep over the depriciation though.

[jdandy]

OK, Serge. Just how much sleep will you lose?

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by jdandy

OK, Serge. Just how much sleep will you lose?

None at all since I am not buying any of the three...

[Poobah]

Originally Posted by Stillone

If you want sexy speakers. These fit the bill for me. Not sure about the sound though.

Oh if only it was in a Wooden finish.. all that shiny steel makes me think dentist office.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by Poobah

Oh if only it was in a Wooden finish.. all that shiny steel makes me think dentist office.

I was thinking that young lady with her back to us might come with the Muons to keep them polished.